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National Heritage Academies
Special Education Paraprofessional at East Arbor Charter Academy
Job Description
Eligible for a $1,000 sign on bonus
School Information:
Located in Ypsilanti, MI, East Arbor Charter Academy opened in 2012 and serves 475+ K-8 students every year. At East Arbor, you can connect purpose with passion. To learn more about East Arbor Charter Academy click here .Why Choose East Arbor Charter Academy:
Starting pay above market scales Academically outperforms local districts. Access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources. Sets rigorous academic and moral focus expectations for students. Supported by an experienced leadership team. Fosters a culture of community and family involvement. Ensures a safe learning environment with internal and external cameras.Duties and Responsibilities:
Assess student abilities and provide instructional and behavioral assistance for students in accordance with their individual education plan (IEP) and/or their 504-behavior plan as directed by the special education team. Support can be provided 1:1 or in small groups. Commit to educating the whole student - academically, morally, and socially. Implement result-driven curriculum and instruction specially designed to meet the unique needs of each student resulting from his/her disability such as, resource room, inclusion and/or pullout services. Attend professional development, specialized trainings and IEP meetings with special education team and parents as required. Assist with the required compliance documentation.Qualifications:
Must meet state requirements for being a Title 1 paraprofessional. Ability to defuse situations and prevent escalation. Previous experience supporting individuals with disabilities and/or behavior modifications, preferred. Aptitude to understand and navigate technical systems. Please click here to find out more about our core values. National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer. #INDPARA Work Location:
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- Bonuses/Stipends
- Professional Development
- Dental Insurance
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A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
$34,268 / year median in Michigan
+3% projected growth